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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 430.88, 647.58 and 287.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 430.88, 647.58 and 287.60 is: 432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    430.88 : 647.58 = 287.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    430.88/647.58 = 287.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    430.88x = 647.58 × 287.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    430.88x = 186,244.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,244.01/430.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.24

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